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Star Wars Just Solved a Massive Palpatine Canon Mystery

Begun, the real Clone Wars, have. In 'The Bad Batch,' Palpatine is closing the oldest Star Wars plot hole.

Inverse · Feb 8, 2023

What fans could see at London’s new Star Wars exhibition

The Fans Strike Back is coming to South Kensington.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023

5 years ago, the most controversial Star Wars movie changed the franchise — but not in the way you think

In 2017 and now, the most divisive 'Star Wars' film feels pretty conservative in retrospect.

Inverse · Dec 15, 2022

20 years later, Star Wars just solved a Palpatine mystery from the prequels

Why did Count Dooku turn to the Dark Side? In the new 'Star Wars' anthology series, 'Tales of the Jedi,' we finally have an answer. And it changes everything.

Inverse · Oct 26, 2022

Star Wars is getting ready to fix the biggest Palpatine plot hole ever

We know Palps was a powerful Sith Lord. But what was he like as the ruler of the Empire? In 'Star Wars: Andor' Episode 7, we suddenly have new insight into how Palpatine actually ruled the Empire. And it's not what we thought.

Inverse · Oct 19, 2022

'Star Wars' just quietly fixed the most unrealistic thing in Phantom Menace

One small moment with Mon Mothma in 'Andor' makes 'Phantom Menace' look ridiculous. Here's why the weirdest thing about Star Wars politics was hiding in plain sight.

Inverse · Oct 12, 2022

'Andor' Episode 5 Easter egg could make Luke Skywalker’s wife canon again

Will 'Star Wars' bring back The Emperor's Hand?" Here's why a conversation between Cassian and Skeen in 'Andor' Episode 5 could have much bigger implications.

Inverse · Oct 5, 2022

Sly Moore! 'Andor' Episode 4 quietly referenced Palpatine’s secret mistress

This prequels background character has a sordid history with Palpatine, and could appear in 'Andor'.

Inverse · Sep 28, 2022

How 'Andor' fits into the 'Star Wars' canon: Everything you need to know

"Andor" is about the rise of a rebellion — and a revolutionary.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 22, 2022

The Star Wars sequel trilogy was a galactic mess. Who should take the blame?

Rian Johnson has defended his contribution to the incoherent series – and he’s right: it wasn’t his fault they were an incoherent failure

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022